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Word: poorness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Maggie Tulliver stands in the forbidden embrace of Philip. Brother Tom conveniently hoists himself over a fence in the background. When Maggie breakfasts with Stephen after having spent an unwilling night in his company, she is seen by all and sundry who might like to defame her character. The poor girl doesn't have a chance...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Moviegoer | 10/30/1939 | See Source »

Although their big chief, Hal Wonson, took his scheduled first place, the vaunted Dartmouth harriers came in a poor third as Harvard took first and New Hampshire second place in the annual triangular meet at Cambridge yesterday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARRIERS TRIUMPH OVER INDIANS, NEW HAMPSHIRE | 10/28/1939 | See Source »

...surplus of guns and ammunition and a shortage of food and clothes. When that time rolls around, don't you think it would be a good idea for Mr. Roosevelt to call his congressmen in and say: "Boys, we've spent several billions trying to help the poor and downtrodden get on top where the big fellows are (or used to be) but it don't seem to be getting us any place. What do you think about turning this relief business around by voting a few billions and turn it over to business and industry (such...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 23, 1939 | 10/23/1939 | See Source »

...sins, find I am representative of the Wives and Families Association of those serving. In peacetimes (Oh long forgotten times!!) I have really nothing to do, but now!! It is a terrible legal job and I have to see landlords, to wage unequal battles on behalf of these poor women whose allowances do not admit of the high rents in force here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 23, 1939 | 10/23/1939 | See Source »

George Willetts scored the goal for the Crimson as Cal Calhoun and Cook starred. Only poor shooting prevented the Yardlings from scoring more goals...

Author: By J. C. Robbins jr., | Title: BOOTERS IMPROVE IN 2-0 SHUTOUT OF TECH | 10/23/1939 | See Source »

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